Europe can be the scene of world history even if it's not the protagonist in world history, but it seems to show very little sign of being the protagonist. (Christopher Caldwell)

Europe can be the scene of world history even if it's not the protagonist in world history, but it seems to show very little sign of being the protagonist.

Christopher Caldwell

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